NHTSA Recall 88V023000
Filed by WESTERN STAR TRUCKS, INC.. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 1988-02-26. An estimated 303 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS MAY FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Risk
IF BOTH SPRINGS FAIL, ENGINE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TOIDLE POSITION WHEN THROTTLE FOOT PEDAL IS RELEASED; THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSSOF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.
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